Massive Hematemesis from a Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Presenting Two Years after Penetrating Trauma

Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms (PSA) are rare entities and far less common than true aneurysms of the splenic artery. The most common etiology is pancreatitis, recurrent either in the setting of chronic pancreatitis or as an episode of acute pancreatitis. Less common causes include trauma, peptic ul...

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Main Authors: Geraldine Abbey-Mensah, Michael M. Herskowitz, James Walsh, Robert F. Leonardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7473168